If
you are an avid reader of the TSM Radio interviews you will know that I put a
lot of research into the artists prior to the interview process. So it was a
big surprise that my latest interviewees Butler-Williams chose their name in honour of 70s bawdy British comedy. Chris Butler was
obviously a fan of On The Buses and took his name from Blakey's nemesis Stan
Butler and is apparent that Noel Williams is a massive fan of actor Kenneth
Williams who as we all know was a stalwart of the Carry On films. Their new
album 'Up the Back Passage and Down the Hole' is available in the summer. Of course non of this is true...oo'err missus.
Noel: I once convinced someone that i was jeff buckley
I Am Kloot is a band, kloot is also 'testicle' in Dutch, what foreign swear words do you know?
Chris: I think 'schiese kopf' is 'shit head' in German. I studied
German at school and predictably remember a bit of swearing, which is a
bit of a cliche. The second 's' of scheise needs to be a special German
's' if i'm right which isn't on this keyboard. 'I Am Testicle' hasn't
quite got the same ring to it has it!
Noel: i failed my French GCSE so all my swear words are strictly British
Fear factor: Zombies or Clowns?
Chris: Clowns without a doubt. Zombies are there to predictably
instigate fear, whereas clowns are supposed to represent fun but manage
to maintain a sinister underbelly of terror. Stephen King's 'It' only
touches on things. I heard a story recently about a bloke who dressed
as a clown and broke into a house to burgle it and hid in a childs
room. On checking on the baby the babysitter noticed a full size clown
curled up motionless in the corner of the room, which wasn't there
before. She took the baby called the police and he was arrested. If
that doesn't scare you what would?
Noel: Clowns most definetly there is nothin more scary in this world than someone tryin to be funny who isn't
Fancy Dress? - What shall I go as?
Chris: I 'm not too fussed about fancy dress. Let other people dress up
as other people and i'll get a booze on. Unless you've got to dress as
other party goers, which can be quite funny.
Noel: I'm with Chris on this one.I dont want to have to talk to Superman and the Fairy Godmother while im tryin to have a drink
Have you ever been mistaken for anyone famous?
Chris: Justin Timberlake if my hair's short and he's released a single.
Jude Law if my hair's longer and he's recently released a film. And the
other day Ewan Mcgregor. Wouldn't mind some of their money to tie me
over. As Noel has the fortune of resembling Russel Brand we were
considering a lookalike acoustic duo called 'Branded Law'. Not
convinced though.
Noel: When I went on holiday this summer some
pissed people in the airport thought i was Russel Brand but I'm under
the impression that if you wear tight jeans and have long hair to
people over 40 you are Russel Brand. A guy who comes into where I work
is also convinced that I am Jeff Buckley not that I look like him but
that I actually am him.
Apparently I've been very bad. What's my punishment?
Chris: Your head stamped on and your phone robbed...welcome to Manchester.
Noel: You become Kerry Katona the most pointless thing on the planet but at least you will be high as a kite
Who would be in danger if you had a sharp instrument in your hand?
Chris: Depends who's been very bad. Also, if its sharp and in my hand, maybe my hand?
Noel: My washing machine has been broken in my flat since the beginning of October so my landlord would probably get some sharp instrument action
or even blunt instrument pain
What are your house rules?
Chris: I've been informed by close associates that i have a touch of
the OCD. Thus I've an explanation for my rules being "please don't
touch or move anything, but if you do, do your upmost to return it to
its rightful home. Everything has a place. If it doesn't, either find
it one or please get it out of my flat". Me and Noel used to live
together.
Noel: Everyone back to mine to consume all you can and then round to Christophers to wreck his flat and mind
What is the worse gift you have ever bought for somebody?
Chris: The Mr Blobby single on tape for my girlfriend for Christmas when I was in third year at high school. Nuff said.
Noel: I'm pretty shit at buying presents so i say if you want it tell me
2 dollars an hour and 7% commission, is this a good deal or what?
Chris: Or what?
Noel: This is why I hate maths so i say give me all the money and we can call it even.
What was the last thing you did wrong?
Chris: Not pick up my beautiful girlfriend from the swimming baths because i'm in the pub with noel answering these questions.
Noel: Ask my girlfriend, she'll be able to give you dates and times.
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